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PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Application #: PEL24-000080 File #: 14-005300 Public Event Application for: Somerville Homeless Coalition (SHC) Organization name: Somerville Homeless Coalition's 29th Annual Event name: 5K Road Race 5K Road Race to start and end in Rite Aid Description: parking lot on Highland Ave. Detail: Route starts in the bus lane outside of the MBTA will no road closures required. Route of 5k for the following streets: College, Wallace, Buena Vista, Irving, Simpson, Cameron, Broadway (Teele Square), Curtis North and PowderHouse, Packard, Lowden, Willow and Cedar. We work closely with Traffic and Parking during the race and with the MBTA to minimalize the minor traffic delays for the duration of the race. For the duration of the event, the parking lot of Rite Aid is closed to public. 5K Road Race to start and end in Rite Aid Location: parking lot on Highland Ave. Local businesses supporting by providing food after the event October 5, 2024 Date(s): None Rain date(s): 6:30 AM Setup starts at (time): 9:00 AM Event starts at (time): 11:00 AM Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 10:30 AM Event ends at (time): Sound and music station for Emcee/light Entertainment: music pre and post race. Inflatable finish line arch provided Temporary Structures: by licenced vendor. Attendees: Max attendance at one time: 750 Total people attending: 500 Maximum attendees accommodated: 1,000 Total Somerville residents attending: 450 $35-$40 Race Attendee fees or suggested donations: Fee 45,000 What is your budget for this event: Social or cultural benefits: This event is for the benefit of raising funds for the homeless and food insecure in Somerville. Local Somerville residents, members of running clubs, families of all ages, local businesses and TUFTS students attend this much loved event. Financial benefits: Funds are raised for SHC which support the prevention of eviction, homelessness and food insecurity for Somerville residents. Paul Murphy Event Contact: [phone removed] x108 Event Contact Phone: Event Information Yes/No If yes, Describe Open to the public? Yes Communicated on social media platforms, newsletters, and sandwich board in Davis Square Food served? Yes Donuts, Bagels, Muffins, Cookies, Croissants, Breakfast Pastries/Bread, Fruit (ripe bananas) Fruit Salad, Water, Jams and Spreads, Cake Foods - shop bought. Fruit donated by local Somerville restaurant Orleans, bread
donated by When Pigs Fly in Somerville, pastries donated by Diesel Cafe and Davis Square Donuts. Caterer used? No Alcohol served? No Grill/open-flame device used? No Streets blocked? Yes Route starts in the bus lane outside of the MBTA and minimal delays affecting the following streets: College, Wallace, Buena Vista, Irving, Simpson, Cameron, Broadway (Teele Square), Curtis North and PowderHouse, Packard, Lowden, Willow and Cedar. We work closely with Traffic and Parking and the MBTA during the race to support the start of the race in the busway lane t the start of the race. For the duration of the event, the parking lot of Rite Aid is closed to public. Sidewalks blocked? No Describe any accessibility features available to attendees/participants Route and location of event is ADA accessible Arrangements: Police Detail: Yes Police escort for the race pack and a cruiser brings up the rear of race runners. Parking (for Attendees)? Yes Parking suggestions will be provided in advance to race participants and spectators although public transport is strongly advised. Restrooms? Yes Port a potties will be made available in Rite Aid car park. Liability Insurance? Yes Road Race will be covered by the current comprehensive insurance cover of SHC inc Will any public parks be used? No Has the event occurred in the last two years? Yes Each year for the past 28 years Approval Conditions: Approved By: CS Mayor, Approved Albert Bargoot, Approved Maureen Lee, Approved with Conditions Kevin Roche, Approved CS Traffic and Parking, Approved Eric Weisman, Approved Timothy Mitsakis, Approved Darrell Richardson, Approved Kimberly M. Wells, Approved